Central Academy News

Blog Entries - 2022

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The Admiral Squad

Posted on: September 8, 2022

Middletown City School District is working to address the shortage of Black males in education. This week we are introducing The Admiral Squad, an affinity group for Black males in our district. The Admiral Squad will inspire more Black males to enter

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Hope Night at Barnitz Stadium

Posted on: September 1, 2022

On September 9, join Middletown High School (MHS) and Lakota East High School Hope Squads under the Friday Night Lights at the Lakota East vs. Middletown football game.   While the schools are rivals on the field, the students are standing

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September 6: Personalized Learning Day

Posted on: August 29, 2022

Personalized Learning is a student-led day of choice (students do not report to school). On Personalized Learning Days, our teachers and staff will engage in professional development while the students are at home and learning independently. There will be a total of three Personalized Learning Days this school year.

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Preparing for Tomorrow, Today

Posted on: August 23, 2022

You've probably heard about the Passport to Tomorrow, seen the badges on all the elementary school buildings, or read the mailer that went home last year. We've been hard at work breathing life into our strategic vision: The Passport to Tomorrow.

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Your Input is Needed: Sonny Hill Community Center

Posted on: August 9, 2022
REMINDER: Community Input Session for the soon-to-be revitalized Robert "Sonny" Hill Community Center.
We want your thoughts on programming, classrooms, space, wants, needs, etc.!
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Meet the New Central Academy Principal

Posted on: August 4, 2022

Middletown City School District (MCSD) announces Mr. Stephen Sippel as the new Principal of Central Academy. The Middletown Board of Education (BOE) approved his hire at the July 25 BOE meeting.  “Mr. Sippel’s passion for urban-minded

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Open House & Device Distribution Information

Posted on: August 3, 2022

Welcome back to school, Middies! Here is your one-stop shop for all device pick-up times and open house dates/times. Remember: The HIGH SCHOOL will also have picture day during device pick-up.

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A Safety Update from Superintendent Styles

Posted on: August 1, 2022

Dear Middletown Families and Staff: Over the summer, school safety has been at the forefront of our thoughts. The new school year is just weeks away, and I want to thank you for entrusting your child’s safety and learning with us. We understand that

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School Safety Update

Full-Scale Safety Exercise Planned for Middletown City School District

Posted on: July 26, 2022

The Middletown Police Department will be training at the Middletown High School and Middle School campus Monday, 8/1, 9 AM-Noon. Please do not be alarmed by the shouting & simulated gunfire. During the training, MCSD will provide live updates of the safety exercise.

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Are you ready for back to school? It'll be here before you know it! Visit our website for school supply lists, calendars, and more!

Back to School Information

Posted on: July 19, 2022
Are you ready for back to school? It'll be here before you know it! Visit our website for school supply lists, calendars, and more!
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July Food Truck Schedule

Posted on: July 5, 2022

July: Middie Meal Machine

Join us this month for delicious and free lunch! Click here to view the July food truck schedule. 

July Schedule

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Turn in Your Chromebooks

Posted on: June 15, 2022

This June and July, we will have multiple options for you to return your Chromebook and hotspot to the MCSD Tech Department. You can return the items to either the high school of the district office downtown.

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Free Lunch Schedule

Posted on: May 24, 2022

The Middie Meal Machine is Back--Now Monday through Friday! Starting Monday, June 6, the Middie Meal Machine Food Truck will travel the City of Middletown and have free food for all children. Follow this schedule in the link below and meet us from 11 AM -

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Return of the Middie Olympics

Posted on: May 17, 2022

*IN CASE YOU MISSED IT* The end of the school year is always fun, but this year it’s even better with the return of The Middie Olympics. The Journal-News joined in our wonderful district tradition and, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, it was the perfect day to gather and compete together. All day long you saw smiles, witnessed dancing, and experienced more hugs and high fives than one can count. It was a good day to be a Middie!

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Resources & Summer Programs For Our Middie Families

Posted on: May 11, 2022

Our Middletown Success Liaisons put together a website that is a one stop shop for our families. From financial assistance and clothing to summer programs and events, this page has it all. Click Here Crisis Lines : Domestic Violence: Women Helping

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CBI expanding our FREE Summer Learning and Afterschool Opportunities!

Posted on: May 5, 2022

On April 28, the Community-Building Institute Middletown (CBIM) was awarded three grants from the Ohio Department of Education to expand existing and create new free summer learning opportunities and afterschool programs. The focus of these out-of-school

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Help Review World Languages Textbooks

Posted on: May 4, 2022
We are in the process of reviewing new World Languages textbooks and programs. We've put the proposed programing on tables for public review from May 4-May 11 on the 4th floor of the City Building. 
 
We have paper and pencil for you to take notes and drop them in a box.
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Welcoming New Leadership in Middletown

Posted on: April 26, 2022

Middletown City School District (MCSD) is excited to announce two strategic leadership changes: the appointment of  Suzanna Davis as the district’s next Senior Director of Student Services and the promotion of Tracy Neeley from building principal

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District Hiring Event

Posted on: March 30, 2022

Rise Up. Be the Reason. Work in the Middletown City School District When: April 13, 2022 from 6-7 PM Where: Middletown Middle School | 551 N Breiel Blvd. Who: We will be hiring for all positions Teachers Support Staff Bus Drivers Food

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Summer Bridge Invitation

Posted on: March 29, 2022

Summer Bridge Invitation for Incoming Kindergarten Students Dear Parents: We appreciate your interest in our Summer Bridge Reading Readiness Program, funded by the Middletown Community Foundation and Middletown City School District, and carried out by

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ICYMI National Group Visits Our Schools

Posted on: March 18, 2022

Journal-News writer Michael Clark and photographer Nick Graham put together an informative and visual article on the recent Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools spring convening in our district and neighboring Lakota Local Schools. Nick Graham visited Amanda Elementary and documented educational leaders from across the country learning about (and playing with) our Lu Interactive Playground. 

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Covid Update #7

Posted on: March 1, 2022

Last Friday, February 25, the CDC lifted the masking requirements on public school transportation. In alignment with this update, all Middletown City School District students and Petermann Bus staff are no longer required to wear masks when

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Help Review K-5 ELA Curriculum

Posted on: February 16, 2022
We are in the process of reviewing new K-5 ELA programs and we'd like your input. We've put the proposed programing on tables for public review from Feb. 15-March 17 on the 4th floor of the City Building. 

 

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Covid Update #6: Masks Strongly Recommended

Posted on: February 15, 2022

At the February 14, 2022 Board of Education meeting, the Board made the decision to change the “required” masking to “strongly recommended.”   Masking is still required on school

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Snow Days

Snow Days: Feb. 3-4, 2022

Posted on: February 2, 2022

It's going to be icy, snowy, and cold! No school tomorrow, February 3 AND Friday, February, 4, 2022. These days will be traditional "snow days" for staff and students. Stay warm! Have fun! Be safe!    As all K-12 students leave school today,

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School-Based, Optional Screening

Covid Update #5: Optional, school-based testing program

Posted on: January 28, 2022

As part of steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep our schools open for in-person learning, the district is offering all students a free, optional COVID-19 Testing Program. If you’re interested in having your student voluntarily participate

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Covid Update #4: Mask Requirement Extended

Posted on: January 25, 2022

At the Jan. 24 Board of Education meeting, the board voted to extend the mask requirement. They will revisit the decision at the Feb. 14 meeting.  In the survey sent to both parents and staff, 524 staff members responded (70.2% want mask requirement to

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Survey for Parents/Guardians

Posted on: January 19, 2022

As we navigate the current wave of COVID-19 and other illnesses, we need to hear your thoughts on safety in our buildings. Please consider taking this survey.

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Matthew Combs

In Loving Memory

Posted on: January 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that I announce that one of our staff members passed away on Thursday, January 13. All of us are deeply saddened by the loss of Matthew Combs and we want you to know that we are here to help you in any way we can. 

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Covid Update #3: Calamity Days District-Wide

Posted on: January 13, 2022

Due to an increased number of confirmed cases of  COVID-19, other illnesses, and/or quarantines of our staff and students in our district, we have decided to use our calamity days tomorrow, Friday, January 14 - Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Our first day

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ProgressBook App

Posted on: January 6, 2022

Download the New ProgressBook App (en Espanol) With the Frontline ProgressBook Parent /Student mobile app, students and their families can track grades, view homework assignments, monitor attendance, and more. For questions about information in the Frontline

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Covid Update #2: Certain Bus Routes Canceled

Posted on: January 5, 2022

Update: January 5, 2022 Certain Bus Routes Canceled Our apologies for the short notice and inconvenience, but due to a shortage of bus drivers in our transportation department, we must cancel certain bus routes tomorrow, January 6 and Friday, January

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Update: Masks Required

Covid Update #1: Temporary Mask Requirement

Posted on: January 4, 2022

UPDATE: January 4, 2022 Based on updated guidance from the City of Middletown Health Department, the Middletown City School District will temporarily require all students, staff, and visitors to wear masks or approved face coverings while inside our

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